■Nippondaira Hotel

🏨 Spot Overview

Nippondaira Hotel is a scenic luxury hotel located on the Nihondaira plateau, offering one of Japan’s most breathtaking panoramic views of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay. Even for day‑trip visitors, the hotel’s open terrace, beautifully maintained garden, and stylish lounge provide a relaxing atmosphere with world‑class scenery. The large picture‑window lobby is a popular photo spot, and the café and restaurants welcome non‑staying guests. The hotel is also conveniently connected to the Nihondaira Ropeway, which provides access to Kunōzan Tōshōgū Shrine. With its peaceful setting and iconic Fuji views, it is an ideal stop for a refined day trip.

💡 Useful Tips for Visitors

  • The terrace and garden are open to non‑staying guests—perfect for photos.
  • Best time for Mt. Fuji views: early morning or late afternoon.
  • Weather changes quickly; Fuji may be hidden by clouds.
  • The lobby picture window is one of the most famous viewpoints.
  • Café and restaurants can be busy on weekends—arrive early.
  • Combine with Nihondaira Ropeway → Kunōzan Tōshōgū Shrine for a half‑day trip.

⭐ Highlights – Nippondaira Hotel

  • Panoramic Mt. Fuji & Suruga Bay views from terrace and lobby.
  • Beautifully landscaped garden open to day visitors.
  • Elegant café & restaurants with large windows facing Fuji.
  • Direct access to Nihondaira Ropeway (5 minutes on foot).
  • Peaceful, upscale atmosphere ideal for relaxing breaks.
  • Iconic photo spots including the lobby’s giant picture window.

🚐 Access from Shimizu Port (Hinode Pier)

1. Taxi / Private Transfer – Fastest & Most Convenient

  • Travel time: approx. 25–30 minutes
  • Direct and comfortable; ideal for cruise passengers with limited time.

2. Shuttle Bus → JR Shimizu Station → Bus to Nihondaira

  1. Shuttle Bus
    • Hinode Pier → JR Shimizu Station（10 min）
  2. JR Train and Local Bus
    • Shimizu Station → JR Train (12min) → Shizuoka Station → Local Bus（approx. 40–45 min） → Nihondaira Yume Terrace Entrance
  3. Walk
    • Bus stop → Yume Terrace（approx. 5 min）

Total: approx. 60-70 minutes

📍 Location

Address:
1500-2 Mabase, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Located on the Nihondaira plateau, next to the Nihondaira Ropeway station.

Sights and Experience from Shimizu Port

■Shimizu Area
S-Pulse Dream Plaza (Shimizu Port), Shimizu　　Ryugeji Temple, Shimizu　　Seishintei Tea House, Shimizu Funakoshi Tsutsumi Park, Shizuoka, Shimizu　　Shimizu Ekimae Ginza Shopping Street, Shimizu　　Shimizu Fish Market, Riverside Market, Shimizu　　Shimizu Port Seamen’s Inn Museum”SUEHIRO”, Shimizu　　Minowa Inari Shrine, Shimizu　　Shimizuminato Jirocho Seika (Jirocho’s Birthplace), Shimizu　　Miho no Matsubara　　Nihondaira ( Yume-Terrace)　　Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan　　Nihondaira Ropeway　　Nippondaira Hotel　　Kunozan Toshogu Shrine　　Satta Pass　　Jiji-in Temple, Shizuoka　　▲Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art 【Long-Term Closure】
■Shizuoka Area
Oden Yokocho ( Aoba Yokocho), Shizuoka　　Shizuoka City Museum of History　　Shizuoka Gofuku-cho Shopping Street　　Shizuoka Hobby Square　　Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, Shizuoka　　Sumpu Castle Park, Shizuoka
■Eastern Shizuoka Area
Lake Ashi (Ashinoko)　　Hakone Area　　Owakudani Valley, Hakone　　Mishima Sky Walk　　Fuji Safari Park　　Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park, Gotemba　　Gotemba Premium Outlets, Gotemba　　Mt.Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka　　Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, Fuji-City　　Jinba Falls, Fujinomiya　　Lake Tanuki　　Shiraito Falls, Fujinomiya　　Taiseki-Ji Temple, Fujinomiya　　Obuchi-sasaba, Fuji-City
■Close to Mt.Fuji
Oshino Hakkai　　Lake Kawaguchi　　Lake Motosu　　Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba　　Arakurayama Sengen Park, Fujiyoshida　　Kitaguchihongu Fuji Sengenjinja, Fujiyoshida　　Narusawa Ice Cave　　Yurari Hot Springs （Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari）